John Albert Pena Sr., 72, of Fort Worth passed away at his home on Friday, September 16, 2016.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 22, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 4100 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Beloved father, papoo, brother, and friend, who will forever be missed. We know you are happy to be dancing with your beloved Sulema once again.
Albert was employed by Lockheed Martin for over 30 years until his retirement. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, playing pool, listening to Tejano music, and visiting with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolina Sulema Pena; a daughter, Melissa Martha Pena; parents, Clyde and Jacinta Pena; brother, Henry Pena; and sister, Susie Riojas.
John is survived by his son, John Albert Pena Jr. and wife, Claudia; daughters, Melissa Ann Pena and Alexis Pena; grandchildren, Katelyn and Allyson Pena, Isabella and Ava Alva, and Jason and Madeline Martinez; brothers, Andrew Pena and Joe Pena (Rose); sisters, Helen Garcia (Tom), Mary Pena, Mary Helen Pena; honorary son, Frank Martinez; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.